Record Information
Version1.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-14 21:33:18 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:04:45 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0003563
Metabolite Identification
Common NameObafluorin
DescriptionObafluorin is a natural antibiotic belonging to the chemical class of β-lactone derivatives. It acts as a novel covalent inhibitor of threonyl-tRNA synthetase (ThrRS), a crucial enzyme in protein synthesis. The overall structure of obafluorin is reminiscent of the β-lactone-forming thioesterase domain, which is integral to its biosynthesis (PMID:38908753 ; PMID:38617275 ). The catechol moiety of obafluorin is critical for its antibacterial activity, as it plays a significant role in the compound's bioactivity (PMID:37920400 ). Research indicates that the catechol coordinates with Zn2+ in the ThrRS active site, although obafluorin itself is a weak Zn2+ binder and shows a strong interaction with Fe3+ (PMID:37920400 ). This interaction enhances its antibacterial efficacy, particularly in the presence of Fe3+, suggesting that obafluorin does not function as a Trojan horse antibiotic but rather benefits from metal-mediated uptake (PMID:37920400 ). The synthesis of obafluorin analogues through mutasynthesis and the investigation of its interactions with metal ions further elucidate its biological mechanisms and potential applications in combating bacterial infections (PMID:37920400 ).
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC17H14N2O7
Average Mass358.306
Monoisotopic Mass358.080100799
IUPAC Name2,3-dihydroxy-N-[(2R,3S)-2-[(4-nitrophenyl)methyl]-4-oxooxetan-3-yl]benzene-1-carboximidic acid
Traditional Name2,3-dihydroxy-N-[(2R,3S)-2-[(4-nitrophenyl)methyl]-4-oxooxetan-3-yl]benzenecarboximidic acid
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@]1(CC2=CC=C(C=C2)N(=O)=O)OC(=O)[C@@]1([H])N=C(O)C1=C(O)C(O)=CC=C1
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C17H14N2O7/c20-12-3-1-2-11(15(12)21)16(22)18-14-13(26-17(14)23)8-9-4-6-10(7-5-9)19(24)25/h1-7,13-14,20-21H,8H2,(H,18,22)/t13-,14+/m1/s1
InChI KeyAINNQKIVZOTQBB-KGLIPLIRSA-N